Answer to four myths of the “merciful” opposition, as it is characterized by the government’s vice president. Kostis Hatzidakis, by posting on LinkedIn.
In detail and ‘as the approaching the International Exhibition of Thessaloniki, Citizens’ interest is justified around the initiatives that Kyriakos Mitsotakis are going to announce. At the same time, we are confronted with the leveling of the opposition, which spreads A series of fake news About the economy. So I have chosen to quote the 4 most characteristic myths of the “merger” opposition:
1st myth: ‘surpluses are the result of over -taxation’
Seriously; Could anyone tell me at least a tax that has risen by the government? On the contrary, 72 different taxes have been reduced and insurance contributions by 5.4 points, reaching the European average. The truth is that we have managed to have more revenue, without increasing any tax, thanks to the growth of the economy and the very significant progress in combating tax evasion.
2nd myth: “The government gives” crumbs “to citizens”
Could we share more money and we don’t? Do we keep them? Why? The truth is that we have chosen to pursue a prudent economic policy. That is, we move within the limits of the strengths of the economy and European fiscal rules. How responsible is it to be to the citizens of hares with rockets, when we all know that an uncontrolled benefit policy would awaken memories of the great crisis again? Memories certainly not very pleasant!
3rd myth: “Granting 13th wages to the State has a much lower cost than the government claims”
That is, we are bad people and we do not want to pay the 13th salary, according to the opposition. The truth is that, first of all, we have given more than a salary (1.3 salaries), after the growth of the increases for civil servants, about two years ago. Secondly, the truth is that according to the methodology of the European Commission, Eurostat, European rules, the cost is € 1.4 billion and not half as PASOK claims. How logical would it be true to allocate the full amount we have at our disposal to satisfy only one social group? We try to be fair to everyone, adopting initiatives that meet different needs of different social groups.
4th myth: “VAT reduction will relieve citizens of accuracy”
Do households – and here in Europe – accept pressure from precision? Of course. The opposition, however, deliberately ignores that the VAT reduction was not worked on either Spain or Portugal. As it turned out, the reduction of VAT did not go to consumers because it was encouraged by various savvy. Why follow a failed recipe? While by reducing direct taxes, citizens see direct money in their pockets, which will still be an additional weapon against accuracy. The government is working for the average citizen and not for the “sly” and “clever”. “
In conclusion, “I do not claim, of course, that Greece has taken off, nor do the Greeks eat with gold spoons. But it makes steady steps forward. Unemployment has fallen to 8% and 500,000 Greeks have put a living in their home. The minimum and average salary are increasing. Public employees and pensions have been thawed. The growth of the economy returns to citizens in the form of a social dividend. If the opposition believes things were better in 2019 to tell the citizens directly! It has been shown to have the same view. We are determined to continue on the path of reforms that make Greece more powerful and better the daily lives of citizens. And we leave the opposition with its money! “, The government’s vice president underlines.
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